All Ears
What does red represent on a Hearing Aid?
What is Right
The best way to describe a follow up appointment for someone who was just fit with their hearing aids ?
What is a real world adjustment
This term describes the fixed amount a patient pays for a visit often $20-$50
What is a copay ?
While test may be covered these devices are often considered Out of network or not covered at all?
What are hearing aids?
What is surgically implanted device that bypasses damaged parts of ear to stimulate the auditory nerve directly ?
What is cochlear implant
This term refers to ringing or buzzing in ear ?
What is Tinnitus
This type of appointment is for someone who has already had Testing but would like Hearing aids ?
What is a consult
This type of insurance , often offered by employers includes plans like Aetna, BCBS, UHC?
What is commercial Insurance
This is a typical timeframe usually measured in months that a patient must wait before insurance companies covers a new hearing aid ?
3 years 36-60 months
What is the term for squealing sound caused by amplified sound leaking back into the microphone?
What is feedback?
This is used to track patients cleanings, adjustments or repairs?
What is patient chart/schedule
This federal law protects patient privacy and must be strictly followed when handling patient records?
What is Hippa
This amount of healthcare expenses a policy holder must pay before their insurance plan begins to pay ?
What is a deductible
This requirement often necessary for a hearing aid coverage involves getting a prior approval from insurance company ?
What is a pre auth
What type of hearing aid is custom molded to fit entirely with an outer ear bowl?
What is an ITE or CIC?
A person who assists opening and closing , scheduling patients
What is front office or PCC
What problems do Audiologist evaluate and treat?
What is hearing loss and balance disorders
What is missing from this BCBS Id# 900404521?
What is prefix
This specific type of Medicare plan often referred to as Part C , offers expanded benefits including hearing aid coverage ?
What is a Medicare Advantage plan
What are the two primary causes of hearing aid failure or reduced performance?
What is wax or moisture?
If a person calls complaining a sudden hearing loss . This is the action you take ?
What is immediately schedule an emergency appointment
This must be collected before a patient is seen by Audiologist?
What is updated pt intake, insurance cards / copays
What are the three types of Medicare ?
What is Rail road Medicare , regular Medicare and Medicare Advamtage
This type of provider has contract with insurance company to provide services at a set rate ?
What is participating provider / in network provider
What component should be removed or the door open when the aid is not in use to save power and prevent corrosion?
What is the battery?